Air Power Archaeology

The Historical Archaeology of Second World War Air Power in Australia
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The Air Power Archaeology website has been developed by Daniel J. Leahy as part of his PhD project at the University of New England. The project looks at the historical archaeology of Second World War air power sites across Australia. The online database currently includes profiles for...

599
SITES
221,537
PERSONNEL
7,838
AIRCRAFT
722
UNITS

Website functionality is being made publicly available as the project progresses. It is planned that the website will continue to grow and evolve once the PhD project has been completed.

On This Day

Died 6 December 1942:
Flying Officer
RONALD GEORGE STANLEY BURROWS, RAAF

Darwin, Northern Territory - 6 December 1941 (NAA: A9186, 208)

No. 13 Squadron left for AMBON, NAMLEA, LAHA.

Williamtown, New South Wales - 6 December 1942 (NAA: A9186, 443)

Pilot Officer W.H. WITHAM (6645) posted from 3 E.D. for Aerodrome Defence Duties.

Camden, New South Wales - 6 December 1942 (NAA: A9186, 143)

Warm; high ceiling of overcast. Shadown shooting at BROKEN BAY. Formation attacks.

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - 6 December 1943 (NAA: A9186, 126)

P/O S.T. SALTER (139818) proceeded on attachment to No. 2 ITS Bradfield Park to undergo No. 20 Aircraft Recognition Course.

Cape Otway, Victoria - 6 December 1943 (NAA: A9186, 581)

Pilot Officer B.F. GALLAGHER, arrived on posting to command ex. 39 A. & S.D. Course.

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16 November 2024
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

We acknowledge the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and pay our respects to elders past, present, and emerging.